Quartier Général-Frère, Military base in 7th arrondissement, Lyon, France
Quartier Général-Frère is a military base in Lyon organized into distinct operational areas. It combines administrative facilities with public spaces that include a daycare center and recruitment office.
The site was renamed Quartier Général-Frère in 1968 to honor General Aubert Frère. Before this, it operated as Fort de la Vitriolerie and served as a manufacturing facility.
Sports events like judo, football, and triathlon happen regularly at the site and bring together military personnel and their families. These activities are woven into the everyday life of those who work and spend time here.
Access is limited since this is an active military base. Check in advance which areas are open to the public and plan your visit accordingly.
The grounds were once used for manufacturing vitriol and saltpeter before being converted to military use. This industrial past remains part of the site's story and heritage.
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